Prairie Musicians 2018

Tune in Fridays at 8pm!

Matthew Griswold • July 6 at 8 pm

Matthew Griswold is proud of his successful transition from US Army soldier to singer and songwriter. His original music contains powerful messages that he appreciates sharing and performing to audiences across Minnesota.

Kwaician El • July 6 at 8:30 pm

Kwaician El is a hard-working musician who calls West Fargo his home. Born and raised in Chicago, he’s convinced that moving to North Dakota was part of his life’s path. His inspirations stem from a great range of musical genres, but his own unique style can be found in each composition.

The Human Element • July 6 at 9 pm

The Human Element is a Fargo-based group of musicians who pride themselves on creating an organic style of music that is centered on human nature and love. Their original sound floats between having a country vibe to being rock-centric … but the group is always ready to jam.

KROME • July 13 at 8 pm

KROME is a group of cousins who love performing almost any genre of music—from rock and blues to folk and much more. Over the last 20 years, their original music has addressed everyday life issues.

Jeff Krause Trio • July 13 at 8:30 pm

Rooted in the tradition of classic Americana & Folk storytelling with a bit of Blues & Southern Soul, the Jeff Krause Trio creates a spirit that evolves around the acceptance of the highs and lows of everyday life.

Michael Shynes • July 13 at 9 pm

Michael Shynes is an incredibly talented musician who has a vocal range that can support the genre-blur that he delivers to his audience. The smooth and infectious sound is a platter on which the finely crafted story is delivered.

Nita Velo • July 20 at 8 pm

Nita Velo is a Minnesota native and an accomplished singer and songwriter. She’s had publishing contracts, performed jingles, and worked as a demo vocalist for many notable musicians in Nashville and LA. She shares her music from both small and large stages, and music has been her passion since childhood.

Michael Ray Pfeifer with Curt Hutchens • July 20 at 8:30 pmMichael Ray Pfeifer and Curt Hutchens are a strong musical duo, and they thrive when performing music to an audience. Their appreciation for music is evident in the original tunes that are so finely arranged and produced.

Benson Family Singers • July 27 at 8 pm

This family band is a true testament to the unity that music can provide when enjoyed with loved ones. Their passion for performing gospel music is apparent in each of them, but it’s the respect they have for each other that makes this family a group of professional musicians.

Friends of Al Siegle Band • July 27 at 8:30 pm

This group of friends enjoys a long history of performing their favorite tunes in the beautiful Minnesota lake country. Along with classic folk and gospel tunes, they experiment with original country tunes that anyone can dance to.